The authors have studied the hand-mouth reflex of Babkin on 422 newborns. 413 out of 422 newborns were considered normal. We have found responses not yet published such as accentuation of inferior limb flexion, trunk flexion, upper limb adduction, contraction of the mentalis muscle, contraction of the orbicular of the lips, extension of the inferior limb, extension of the pododactiles and cry. We obtained the same responses by pressing the infraclavicular space just near the esternal bone. We compared statistically: a) responses to the stimulus on the palm of the hand and on the new reflexogenous zone;
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Vol. 72. Issue 03.
Pages 172-180 (May - June 1996)
Vol. 72. Issue 03.
Pages 172-180 (May - June 1996)
DOI: 10.2223/JPED.610
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Reflexo de Babkin no recém-nascido: nova área reflexógena
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a Profª. Adjunta, Mestre, do Depto. de Pediatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.
b Prof. Adjunto, Mestre, do Depto. Materno-Infantil da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.
c Profª. Auxiliar de Ensino da Fac. de Ciências Médicas da Fundação de Ensino Superior de Pernambuco, Médica do INAMPS-Pe, ex-preceptora de médicos residentes do Instituto Materno-Infantil de Pernambuco.
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